1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 56

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle'ssafety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. But if a safety belt isn't long enough fasten, your to dealer will orderyou an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender will be just foryou, and just forthe seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone use it, and use it else only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Torn or frayed safety belts maynot protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. covers, and Also look for any opened or broken air bag have them repaired orreplaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts werestretched, as they would be if worn during a more severecrash, then you need new belts. If belts are cutor damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need have safety belt to or seat parts repairedor replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary evenif the belt wasn't being used at the time of thecollision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag systemearlier in this section. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keepa safety belt system from doing its job,have it repaired.